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W898 SPD

2011 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,974 mi
Last recorded256,974 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 SPD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 256,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 245,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 231,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 218,517 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 218,517 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 209,189 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 207,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 205,772 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 205,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 198,427 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 191,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 191,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 184,744 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 184,744 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating brakes grabbing when handbrake applied (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 176,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 171,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 162,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 155,101 miles

not able to slide center row of seats forward making access to rear row difficult

Fail 7 Sep 2012 155,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

not able to slide center row of seats forward making access to rear row difficult

Pass 14 Sep 2011 150,359 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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W898 SPD is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W898 SPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W898 SPD is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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